St. Celestine Athletic Program provides students with instructional and competitive sports options as an extension of the academics we offer. Participants learn fundamentals of sports and develop strong, healthy and disciplined minds and bodies.

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St. Celestine Parents' Club is here to plan events for parents and families to get to know each other and fundraisers to help the school attain items and services to make our school the best it can be for the students.

St. Celestine Athletic Program provides students with instructional and competitive sports options as an extension of the academics we offer. Participants learn fundamentals of sports and develop strong, healthy and disciplined minds and bodies.

Did You Know??? – CLICK BELOW

...that St. Celestine School is currently the largest Catholic Elementary School in the area and that we are celebrating over 80 years of quality Catholic education for thousands of students?

...that our St. Celestine School students experience and learn about the Catholic faith everyday?

...that we have Promethean interactive boards in every classroom, are equipped with a state of the art computer lab and we have completed our 1:1 initiative of iPads for students in grades Prek-2 and chrome books (laptops) for students in grades 3-8. They are using the technology as a tool in the curricular program.

...our Church Parishioners and School Alumni are wonderful supporters and encourage our students to excel.

...that our present faculty has given over 270 years of service to St. Celestine School?

...that our test scores are consistently above the national norm at every grade level in every subject area?

...that 60% of our faculty are also members of the St. Celestine Parish Community?

...that St. Celestine School has had a very active athletic department offering many varied sports since the 1940’s?

...that we are the home of the 2011-12 IESA Girls State Basketball Champions and these girls were undefeated for over 151 games?

…that our students have taken numerous top ten awards in local area academic contests?

…that our Student Council has raised funds for the homeless, victims of the hurricanes, children in need, provided books and school supplies for those in need, food for the poor and has provided the school with needed necessities throughout the years?

...that St. Celestine School was awarded a 3.7 million dollar noise abatement grant in 2003 and received a new heating and air-conditioning system, new roofs, new ceilings, and new windows?

...that we have a wonderful faculty, staff, parents, students and a parish community that all support our mission? There is a long tradition of Catholic school education at St. Celestine Parish.

...St. Celestine School is comprised of over 425 students in grades Preschool 3 through Grade 8. The students at St. Celestine School receive a well rounded, challenging educational program that includes art, music, library, physical education, technology, as well as strong programs in religion language arts, math, science, and social studies.

...Our students achieve above the national average in test scores in every subject at every level. Our students’ success is partly due to the dedication of the teachers of our school who give above and beyond what is expected.

...The school as a whole acts out Gospel values through liturgy, prayer, and service projects.

...Our school stands out because of its Catholic identity. Everyone involved with St. Celestine School, the faculty, staff, students, and parents feel that we are a vibrant, faith-filled important part of the total parish of St. Celestine.

See a tour of the school which shows the teachers and students in daily activities in the building.

You are welcome to visit our school in person

Please call at 708-453-8234 to make your appointment.

SCHOOL MISSION

St. Celestine School is a Catholic elementary school that exists as a part of the parish faith community, which seeks to instill Gospel values and promote spiritual growth through liturgies, service, and commitment to God.

St. Celestine School recognizes individual differences and provides a quality academic foundation that fosters opportunities for academic, physical, and spiritual development in an atmosphere of peace, safety, hope, and love.

St. Celestine School encourages each student to care for the environment and to respect God's people.

St. Celestine School challenges the students to lead lives rooted in Christ.

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St. Celestine School is currently the largest Catholic Elementary School in the area.

Celebrating 80 Years of Catholic Education including Preschool 3YR Old through 8th Grade.